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Use of compounds that bind soluble endoglin and SFLT-1 for the treatment of pregnancy related hypertensive disorders

US7740849B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2006
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/368
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods for treating a pregnancy related hypertensive disorder, such as pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, using combinations of compounds that alter soluble endoglin and sFlt-1 expression levels or biological activity. Also disclosed are methods for treating a pregnancy related hypertensive disorder, such as pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, using compounds that increase endothelial nitric oxide synthase levels or biological activity.

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